Whirlpool 8528146 User Manual
27 IN. (68.5 CM)
ELECTRIC AND GAS
DRYERS
Use & Care Guide
For assistance call: 1-800-253-1301,
For installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at...www.whirlpool.com
SÉCHEUSES
ÉLECTRIQUES ET À GAZ
DE 68,5 CM (27 PO)
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Pour assistance, composer le 1-800-253-1301,
pour installation ou service le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à www.whirlpool.com
Table of Contents/Table des matières.......................................2
8528146
TABLE OF CONTENTS
T ABLE D ES MATIÈRES
DRYER SAFETY.......................................................................... 3
PARTS AND FEATURES............................................................5
CHECKING YOUR VENT............................................................ 6
DRYER USE................................................................................ 7
Starting Your Dryer.......................................................................7
Stopping and Restarting..............................................................7
Loading Clothes...........................................................................8
Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips..........................................8
Cycle Descriptions.......................................................................8
Additional Features......................................................................9
Drying Rack..................................................................................9
DRYER CARE ........................................................................... 10
Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................10
Cleaning the Dryer Interior.........................................................10
Removing Accumulated Lint from Inside the Dryer Cabinet.....10
Changing the Drum Light...........................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................... 11
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .....................................................12
WARRANTY.................................................. ...... ..... ...... ..... ......13
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE.................................................15
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES...........................................17
VÉRIFICATION DU CONDUIT D’ÉVACUATION ......................18
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE.............................................19
Mise en marche de la sécheuse ................................................19
Arrêt et remise en marche..........................................................20
Chargement des vêtements.......................................................20
Conseils pour séchage, programmes et température...............20
Description des programmes.....................................................20
Caractéristiques supplémentaires .............................................21
Grille de séchage........................................................................22
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE...............................................22
Nettoyage du filtre à charpie......................................................22
Nettoyage de l’intérieur de la sécheuse.....................................23
Comment enlever la charpie accumulée
de l’intérieur de la sécheuse ......................................................23
Changement de l’ampoule d’éclairage du tambour..................23
DÉPANNAGE.............................................................................23
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................................................25
GARANTIE.................................................................................26
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DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
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or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•
Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
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instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
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the gas supplier.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
WARNING:
precautions, including the following:
■
Read all instructions before using the dryer.
■
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a load to catch fire.
■
Do not dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable,
or explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
■
Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the dryer is used near children.
■
Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.
■
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
■
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
■
Do not tamper with controls.
■
Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published
user-repair instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
■
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener or product.
■
Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber
or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■
Clean lint screen before or after each load.
■
Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and dirt.
■
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
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See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PARTS AND F EATURES
NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer. They are designed to show the different features of all models c overed
by this book. Your model may not include all features.
1. Control panel
2. Model and serial number label
3. Dryer drum
4. Lint screen
5. Wide-opening door
Additional features your dryer may
have:
End of Cycle Signal selector
WRINKLE SHIELD™ selector
WRINKLE SHIELD™ PLUS selector
ACCUDRY™ electronic sensor
Automatic Dry sensor
Drum light
Drying Rack
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CHECKING
YOUR VENT
Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve
maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the
minimum recommended installation cl earances (found in your
Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion
and ventilatio n air. Refer to your Installation Instructions for more
information.
3. The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right, or
straight out the back of the dryer. Space requirements are
listed in your Installation Instructions.
4. Use the straightest path possible when routing the exhaust
vent. Use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Allow room
when using elbows or making turns. Bend vent gradually to
avoid kinking.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be
covered under the warranty.
NOTE: Ser vice calls caused by improper ventin g will be paid for
by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or selfinstalled.
1. Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4 in. (10.2 cm)
metal or flexible metal vent. Do not kink or crus h flexible
metal vent. It must be completely extended to allow adequate
exhaust air to flow. Check vent after installation. Refer to your
Installation Ins tructions for proper length requirements of
vent.
2. Use a 4 in. (10.2 cm) exhaust hood. Smaller hoods increase
drying times.
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5. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Do not use screws to secure
vent. Lint may catch on screws.
6. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at
least every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new
location.
■ Disconnect vent from the dryer and clean one section at a
time until you reach the exhaust hood.
■ To clean out lint, use the hose attachment on your
vacuum, or a pole or wire with a feather duster or rag
attached.
■ Be sure the flapper on the outside end of vent moves
freely.
■ When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the
Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final
product check.
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4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
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DRYER USE
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, explosion, or fire.
Starting Your Dryer
Before u sing y our dr yer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth t o
remove dust from storing and shipping.
1. Load clo thes loo sely in to the d ryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for
the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting (
weight loads. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”
) to dry most heavyweight and medium
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Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of
oil on it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be
dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
3. Select a temperature setting on models with a Temp/Fabric
selector. The cycle descriptions include temperature sett ing
suggestions.
NOTE: The temperature selector is part of the Cycle Contol
knob on some models.
4. Select the End of Cycle Signal, if available. The signal is
helpful when drying permane nt press or synthetics. Promptly
remove these items from the dryer at the end of the cycle to
prevent wrinkles.
On some models
■ The End of Cycle Signal can be adjusted. Turn the
selector to the desired volume.
OR
■ The End of Cycle Signal is part of the ST ART button. Turn
the START button to ON or OFF.
5. Select the desired option. See “Additional Features.”
6. Push the START button.
Stopping and Restarting
You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when
the dryer is not in use.
To restart you r dr yer
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
3. Push START.
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Loading Clothes
Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow
space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows
examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.
Cycle Descriptions
Your model may vary from the model shown.
Heavy work
clothes
Delicates
Towels
Mixed Load
4 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 sweat
shirts, 2 sweat pants, 4 shirts
3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,
8 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear,
1 child’s outfit
10 bath towels, 10 hand towels, 14 wash
cloths, 1 bath mat
3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin), 4 pillowcases,
9 T-shirts, 9 pair of shorts, 3 blouses
10 handkerchiefs, 3 shirts
Drying, Cycle, and T emperature Tips
Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.
Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few
minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.
Drying tips
■ Follow care label directions when th ey are available.
■ If you use fabric softener sheets, use only those labeled
“dryer safe.” Follow package instruction s.
■ Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops, to
reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent
press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
Cycle and temperature tips
■ Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting (
■ Use a High Heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as
towels and work clothes.
■ Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items,
such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and
some knits.
■ Use a Low Heat setting for drying lightweight items such as
lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.
■ Use a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive
fabrics.
■ Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE:
various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure
of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting
rather than a higher setting.
), if available on your dryer.
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If you have questions about drying temperatures for
Cycle Control knob
Automatic cycle(s)
Use your Automatic cycle to dry most loads. Your dryer uses the
electronic ACCUDRY™ system. The control senses the moisture
level in the load and shuts off when the load reaches the selected
dryness.
After drying a load in the Automatic cycle, check the dryness.
If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to
Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
If a load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using a
Timed cycle. Select a setting closer to Very Dry the next time
you dry a similar load.
Drying time varies with an Automatic cycle. The type of fabric,
size of the load, and the dryness selected affect drying time. See
“Temperature tips.”
Timed Drying cycle(s)
Use Timed Drying for heavyweight and bulky items, such as
bedspreads and work clothes or large loads that require a long
drying time. Set the temperature selector, if available, to High
Heat.
On some models, you may use the Timed Drying cycle for
lightweight items such as lingerie or knits. Set the temperature
selector, if available, based on the fabrics in your load.
Use your Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items
NOTE:
are still damp after the Automatic cycle.
Fluff Air cycle or Air Only setting
Use the Fluff Air cycle, or Air Only setting, for items that require
drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat sensitive
fabrics. Set the Cycle Control knob to Fluff Air or select Air Only
on the Temperature selector and set the Cycle C ontrol knob to
Timed Drying. This chart shows examples of items that can be
dried using the Fluff Air cycle/Air Only setting.
Type of Load Fluff Air cycle/
Air Only setting*
Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras,
stuffed toys
Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon
*(Minutes). Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
20 - 30
20 - 30
40 - 50
10 - 20
When using Fluff Air or Air Only
■ Check to see that coverings are securely stitched.
■ Shake and fluff pillows by hand period ically during cycle.
■ Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
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Additional F eatures
This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may not
have all of the features described.
Towels
Select this setting to thoroughly dry extra heavy items such as
mattress p ads and quilt s or a load of towe ls. Se t the te mper ature
selector, if available, to High Heat.
WRINKLE SHIELD™ PLUS 30/90 Minute setting
When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as
it stops, wrinkles can form. WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS periodically
tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the lo ad to avoid wrinkles.
Select WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS 30 Minute for 30 minutes of
WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS or 90 Minute for 90 minutes of
WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS. WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS periodically
tumbles the load without heat for the selected time.
Heavy Dry
Select this setting to evenly dry large or heavy items such as
thick cotton bath towels or r obes. Se t the Temperature select or, if
available, to High Heat.
DRYEL® fabric care system
When using DRYEL fabric care, select the DRYEL cycle setting
and the DRYEL temperature setting. DRYEL fabric care, when
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, has been
tested and approved for use in full-size dryers built by Whirlpool
Corporation.
Damp Dry
Select this setting to dry items to a damp level, or to dry items
that do not require an entire drying cycle. Damp dry items such
as jeans (to prevent stiffness) or cotton clothing (to make
pressing easier) . Set the tempe ratur e select or, if av ailable , to High
Heat.
TUMBLE PRESS® setting
Select this s etting to r emove wrinkles fr om ite ms such as c lothing
packed in a suit cas e or it em s wr inkle d fr om being le ft i n the drye r
too long. Set the temperature selector, if available, to Medium or
Low Heat depending on the fabrics in your load.
Drying Rack
The drying rack is useful for machine dry ing it ems you would not
necessarily want to tumble dry (for example, sw eaters).
To use the drying rack
Slide drying rack over the bottom of the dryer door opening.
1.
Push down to secure rack on frame.
TTFIT THIS OVER BO OM OF DOOR OPENING
Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between
2.
the items so air can reach all the surfaces. Close the door.
Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack.
NOTE:
Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.
3.
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using an air cycle.
Push the START button.
4.
You must remove rack for normal tumbling. Do not use
NOTE:
automatic cycles with the drying rack.
This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and
the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual
drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.
Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time*
Wool Sweaters
Block to shape and lay flat on
the rack
Stuffed toys or pillows
Cotton or polyester fiber filled
Stuffed toys or pillows
Foam rubber filled
Sneakers or canvas shoes
*(Minutes) Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
Timed Low 60
Timed Low 60
Air
(no heat)
Air
(no heat)
None 90
None 90
End of Cycle Signal
If your model has an End of Cycle Signal, the signal sounds
when a cycle is complete. If the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is
on, the signal sounds every few minutes. The signal stops when
you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off.
On some models
■ The End of Cycle Signal is fixed.
OR
■ The End of Cycle Signal is selectable. The signal will sound
only if the signal is set to On.
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